True to our roots, Carolina Bold is our apple cider vinegar-based sauce in the tradition of world-renowned, tomato-free eastern North Carolina barbeque. Crafted from a mere handful of premium ingredients, its historic simplicity lends it to broad applications as a marinade or sauce on pulled or chopped chicken, pork and even French fries.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SPICES, SUGAR, KOSHER SALT, PAPRIKA, CHILI POWDER, GARLIC, ONION.
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (30 mL) | 100 g |
| Calories | 10 | ~29 |
| Sodium (mg) | 70 | ~205 |
| Total carbs (g) | 2 | ~5.8 |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 | ~2.9 |
~ Per-100 g values are approximate: the label states the serving only as a volume, converted at a typical sauce density of 1.14 g/ml.
From around the web
What reviewers say
The Carolina Bold Barbeque Sauce receives strong praise in available reviews for its authentic eastern North Carolina vinegar-based profile and versatility across meats, salads, and other dishes. Reviewers highlight its clean, balanced blend of apple cider vinegar, spices, and subtle sweetness without tomato, calling it unique and easy to use as a marinade or finishing sauce. It stands out among the Bone Doctors line for broad applications like pulled pork, chicken, Banh mi salads, and even fries.
Pros
- Authentic tomato-free Carolina vinegar style with apple cider base
- Versatile for meats, salads, and vegetables
- Clean, balanced flavor with good spice integration and no harsh aftertaste
“The Carolina Bold for mine had the most unique appeal with it’s apple cider vinegar base which is delicately blended with spices, sugar, kosher salt, paprika, chilli powder, garlic and onion.”
ausbbq.com.au →“Instead of reaching for the rice wine vinegar and getting all caught up in trying to mix up my own drizzle for the Banh mi salad, I opted for the Carolina Bold. It practically has all the flavour and ingredients but without all of the science and hard work.”
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